Hey. I'm new to these forums, semi-new to ATVing as a sport/hobby. I owned a Kawasaki 220 Bayou several years ago and am looking at buying a 2000 Honda Foreman 450 with around 5000 miles on it. Asking price is $2500. It seems to be in pretty good shape, but am wondering how many miles it's good for assuming it was taken decent care of. Any input appreciated.

 

In my opinion, keeping mileage on an ATV is only useful for keeping up with scheduled maintenance.
A Foreman with 1000 miles of being thrashed in mud bogs would not be the prefered model to have over one used for checking fences with 10000 miles.
In other words, ignore the mileage when comparing value. Dealers dont do it and nor should general consumers buying from individuals unless you know first hand how the machine was used and treated.

As for how long you could get from a Foreman 450, that like I stated above depends on the conditions of that mileage. I see them routinely with 10,000+ miles and never had the first engine problem and run fine. These models are normally found with owners who actually use their ATV routinely as designed and not as a trolling motor.

 

This pic is over a year old we put ball joints in it last time it was in.. This guy lost his drivers license for (I believe) 5 years so he drives his bike to work 75 km 5 days a week , I've been told he does get a drive on storm days but most days he drives ..I would guess there will be well over 50 thousand km on it by now ..

 

Wow, that is impressive.